Russia and U.S. to Resume Talks on Rare Earth Metals

According to BlockBeats, Dmitriev, the Russian President's special representative and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, announced on a television program that a new round of talks between Russia and the United States is likely to occur next week. Previously, Russia's "Izvestia" reported that discussions on Russian rare earth metal projects have already begun between the two nations. Dmitriev noted that American companies have shown interest in potential cooperation agreements. It is anticipated that representatives from both countries will meet in mid-April in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, for further discussions. The talks are expected to cover not only political issues but also economic cooperation.